> A Line (Snelling Bus Rapid Transit)
An urban bus rapid transit line with improved service and enhanced stations is slated to open in 2015, serving Roseville, Falcon Heights, St. Paul and south Minneapolis.

> Ladders of OpportunityInvesting in bus stop and customer waiting shelter improvements that enhance access to employment and educational opportunities.

> I-35E Park & RidesTo improve transit access for commuters in the Northeast Metro, Metro Transit is opening two new Park & Rides with express service to downtown St. Paul along the Interstate 35E corridor.

Transit project analysis underway now

> Service Improvement PlanMetro Transit is developing a 10- to 15-year comprehensive service improvement plan to expand the bus system.

> I-35W Transit/Access Project
Hennepin County, the City of Minneapolis, Metro Transit and MnDOT are proposing transit- and transportation-related improvements near I-35W, Lake Street and the Midtown Greenway, including a transit station and freeway ramp improvements.

> Arterial Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)New, enhanced bus rapid transit service is being planned in high-demand urban corridors. These buses stop less and serve stations with additional customer information and fare payment machines so travel speeds are much faster than local service.

> Nicollet-Central Transit Alternatives StudyThe City of Minneapolis is studying potential transit enhancements on Nicollet and Central avenues. The study will determine the benefits, costs and impacts of a variety of transit modes and service types, including streetcar and enhanced bus options, along the corridor.

> St. Paul East Side Existing Conditions Report
The Ramsey County Regional Rail Authority and its partners, including Metro Transit, will engage residents and businesses in St. Paul's East Side in a conversation about transit service in that area of St. Paul. As part of the effort, Metro Transit evaluated current transit service there.

> METRO Orange Line Bus Rapid Transit
The METRO Orange Line will use roadway improvements, upgraded transit stations and Bus Rapid Transit service to provide a fast, frequent and reliable all-day route on I-35W between Minneapolis and Burnsville.

> Downtown Minneapolis 2025 Plan
This plan was developed by the Minneapolis Downtown Council, with a membership that spans the City and its western suburbs. The 10-point plan calls for a thriving, livable, green, connected, exciting and welcoming downtown.

> Central Corridor Transit Service Plan
In conjunction with the opening of the METRO Green Line, bus service was restructured throughout St. Paul. The study and planning process ensured that mobility was retained or improved for residents and businesses within a half-mile of the line.

> Urban Partnership Agreement
The metro area received a $133 million federal grant to reduce congestion. Roughly $86 million funded transit projects on I-35, adding two new Park & Ride lots and enhanced technology.

> I-35W & 46th Street Transit Station Study & Plan
Metro Transit restructured bus service in late 2010 to coincide with the opening of a new two-level transit station. The final service plan was influenced by comments received during a public outreach process.

> Northwest Metro Restructuring
In 2009, Metro Transit retooled bus routes in north Minneapolis and the northwestern suburbs. Learn about the process and implementation.

> Hwy. 610 & Noble Parkway Park & RideA new Park & Ride facility was built near the northwest corner of Hwy. 610 and Noble Parkway and opened in 2014. A popular existing surface lot across Noble Parkway was replaced with the new and improved facility.

> Target Field Station (The Interchange)This Hennepin County-led project, is a regional multi-modal transportation hub to improve access and travel connections for trains, buses, automobiles, bicyclists and pedestrians. It opened May 17, 2014.